Overview
A man will go to the ends of the earth for the love of his best friend, a pig.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- melancholic
- meditative
- quietly intense
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an unexpectedly compassionate and emotionally resonant odyssey that subverts revenge-thriller expectations, led by Nicolas Cage's raw performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rob's search for his stolen pig initially resembles a revenge thriller but repeatedly de-escalates into encounters about grief, dignity, and authenticity.
Rob's daily life, motivation, and emotional survival are organized around his relationship with his truffle-hunting pig.
Rob lives in an isolated cabin and follows a simple routine while confronting the sadness connected to his past and his missing companion.
The Oregon forest and Portland settings contrast Rob's withdrawn life with Amir's business world and the city's expensive restaurant culture.
Films like Pig, and why
Leave No Trace
Shares a quiet, contemplative drama about grief, authenticity, and a solitary outsider resisting a violent genre framework.
The Rider
Combines a taciturn protagonist, emotionally restrained storytelling, rural isolation, and a search for meaning after profound loss.
You Were Never Really Here
Uses a revenge-thriller premise to explore grief, identity, and emotional damage through subdued, character-driven filmmaking.
The Green Knight
Pairs an unconventional mystery quest with melancholy, eccentric encounters, and a compassionate examination of damaged lives.
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Sarnoski
- Release Date
- 2021-07-16
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1834)
Cast
- Nicolas Cage
- Alex Wolff
- Adam Arkin
- Nina Belforte
- Gretchen Corbett
- Dalene Young
- Darius Pierce
- Elijah Ungvary
- Brian Sutherland
- David Knell
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pig about?
- A reclusive truffle hunter crosses Oregon's wilderness and culinary underworld to recover his stolen pig, discovering that grief cannot be solved through revenge.
- What is Pig like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pig as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Pig violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Pig as mild.
- What did critics think of Pig?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an unexpectedly compassionate and emotionally resonant odyssey that subverts revenge-thriller expectations, led by Nicolas Cage's raw performance.
- Which films are like Pig?
- Films with a similar feel include Leave No Trace, The Rider, You Were Never Really Here, and The Green Knight.
- How long is Pig?
- Pig runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pig?
- In United States, Pig is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
